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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Mini Muffin Pan:
Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent the bites from sticking.
Roll Out the Dough:
Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out circles. Gently press each circle of dough into the cups of the muffin tin, ensuring they cover the bottom and sides of each cup.
Make the Pecan Pie Filling:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup (or honey), eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter. Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated with the filling mixture.
Assemble the Mini Bites:
Spoon the pecan filling into each dough-lined muffin cup, filling each one about three-quarters full. The pecans will float to the top as they bake.
Bake the Mini Bites:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. The mini bites should be firm to the touch and slightly puffed. Allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once cooled, serve these delicious pecan pie mini bites at room temperature. They are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert!
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